Functions of Hormones

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What is one of the primary functions of hormones in the body?

To regulate the immune system
To maintain a constant internal environment (correct)
To regulate the nervous system
To promote muscle growth

Which of the following is a function of hormones related to growth and development?

Regulation of digestion
Regulation of blood pressure
Regulation of energy production
Regulation of growth and development (correct)

What is a function of hormones related to sexual development and reproduction?

Promotion of sexual maturation and reproduction (correct)
Regulation of body temperature
Regulation of heart rate
Regulation of muscle contraction

How do hormones regulate energy production in the body?

<p>By stabilizing metabolic rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do hormones respond to stressful or emergency situations?

<p>By helping the body respond (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hormone Functions

Maintain homeostasis by regulating the internal environment in body fluids
Regulate growth and development of the body throughout life
Facilitate sexual maturation, maintain sexual drive, and support the reproduction process
Control energy production and stabilize metabolic rate to ensure proper bodily functions
Enable the body to respond to stressful or emergency situations effectively
Regulate the production and release of other hormones through feedback control mechanisms

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This quiz covers the different functions of hormones in the human body, including maintaining homeostasis, regulating growth and development, and responding to stressful situations.